3D printing for Jigs and Fixtures

3D printed jigs and fixtures — custom tooling for your production line, delivered in days.

Every production line needs custom tooling — alignment jigs, assembly fixtures, inspection gauges, and handling aids. Traditional machining takes weeks and costs hundreds per fixture. Our 3D printing service delivers the same functional tooling in days at a fraction of the cost, and when your process changes, reprinting a fixture is as easy as uploading a new file.

3–5 days
Lead time
8.0 GPa
Stiffest material
1 part
Min order
60–80% less
Cost vs machined
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Challenges we solve

What jigs and fixtures teams need from a 3D printing service

Getting fixtures fast enough for new product launches

New products need new fixtures. If fixture fabrication takes 3 weeks, your production line sits idle or runs without proper tooling. We deliver fixtures in 3–5 business days — often before the production parts arrive.

Iterating fixtures as the process evolves

The first version of a fixture rarely survives first contact with the production floor. Operators discover ergonomic issues, alignment problems, or process improvements that require fixture updates. Reprinting a fixture costs a fraction of re-machining one — and ships in days, not weeks.

Producing specialized fixtures without machine shop overhead

Not every facility has a machine shop for custom fixtures. Our 3D printing service gives any production facility access to custom tooling — designed in CAD, printed in production-grade materials, and delivered ready for the line.

Replacing worn fixtures without inventory

Fixtures wear out. Instead of keeping spare fixtures in inventory, reprint when needed. The digital file is the inventory — no storage, no obsolescence, no minimum order.

Materials

Materials for jigs and fixtures

PC CF (8.0 GPa tensile modulus, 140°C HDT) is the top choice for jigs that need maximum stiffness and heat resistance — assembly fixtures near soldering operations, alignment jigs for press-fit components. Nylon PA12 offers excellent wear resistance for fixtures that contact parts repeatedly. PETG handles chemical exposure from cleaning solvents and lubricants. PLA is cost-effective for low-cycle fixtures and inspection gauges.

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Common parts

What we build for jigs and fixtures

Assembly alignment jigs
Soldering fixtures
Inspection gauges
Go/no-go gauges
Cable routing fixtures
PCB test fixtures
Gluing and bonding jigs
Packaging inserts
Part handling trays
Labeling fixtures
Press-fit assembly aids
Quality check fixtures
Makelab production facility

Built in our factory

Brooklyn, NY

How it works

Your project, step by step

01

Send fixture design

Upload your fixture CAD file with material and dimensional requirements. If you need design assistance, our engineering team can help.

02

Material selection

We recommend the material that matches your operating conditions — temperature, chemical exposure, wear, and stiffness requirements.

03

Print

Fixture produced with orientation optimized for stiffness and accuracy on critical contact surfaces.

04

QA

Dimensional verification on locating features and contact surfaces. Functional check against your specifications.

05

Ship

Delivered in 3–5 business days. NYC facilities get same-day pickup or next-day delivery.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Are 3D printed fixtures durable enough for production use?

Yes. PC CF and Nylon PA12 fixtures handle thousands of cycles in production environments. For extremely high-cycle applications, we can recommend design modifications to extend fixture life.

Can you help design the fixture?

Yes. Our design engineering service can create fixtures from scratch — send us the part geometry and the assembly or inspection operation, and we design the fixture to match.

How do 3D printed fixtures compare to machined aluminum?

3D printed fixtures cost 60–80% less than machined aluminum and deliver in days instead of weeks. For most production applications, the stiffness and wear resistance of PC CF or Nylon PA12 is more than adequate.

Other applications

Rapid Prototyping

Functional prototypes in 2–3 business days. Test form, fit, and function before committing to tooling.

Production Parts

Production-grade 3D printed parts at volume — without tooling investment.

Hardware Development

One vendor from first prototype to production parts — no retooling, no requalifying.

Large Format 3D Printing

Single pieces up to 1200mm — or seamless multi-part assemblies at any scale.

Tooling & Fixtures

Custom jigs, fixtures, and assembly aids — delivered in days, not weeks.

Bridge Manufacturing

Ship real product now. Transition to injection molding when you are ready.

Replacement & Spare Parts

Reproduce legacy parts, replace obsolete components, and eliminate spare parts inventory.

Custom Enclosures

Custom enclosures with snap-fits, bosses, and ventilation — production-grade, no tooling.

Low Volume Manufacturing

Manufacture 10 to 5,000 parts without tooling — scale up or down order by order.

Presentation Models & Props

Presentation-quality models, trade show props, and display pieces — finished and delivered on time.

Casting Patterns

3D printed casting patterns — clean burnout, fine detail, no traditional pattern tooling.

Medical & Anatomical Models

Anatomical models, surgical planning aids, and medical training tools — dimensionally accurate.

End-Use Consumer Products

Ship real products to real customers — without injection mold tooling.

Design Verification & Testing

DVT and EVT builds in production-representative materials — validate before you tool.

Product Design Validation

Test form, fit, and function with production-grade materials before committing to tooling.

Investor Samples

Presentation-quality parts that look and feel like the final product — built for boardrooms, pitch decks, and demo days.

Pre-Production Testing

Validate tolerances, material behavior, and assembly flow at low volume before committing to production.

End-Use Production Parts

Parts that go directly into products your customers buy and use — not prototypes, not samples.

Supply Chain Supplementation

Fill gaps in your supply chain without retooling or waiting months for overseas shipments.

Low-Volume Serial Production

Hundreds to thousands of identical parts — no MOQ from a mold shop, no tooling investment.

Replacement Parts Programs

On-demand spares for legacy and current products — without warehousing inventory.

Architectural Models

Site models, facade studies, and presentation pieces at true scale — printed whole or assembled seamless.

Trade Show Builds

Oversized displays and product replicas built to withstand transport and handling — show-ready finish.

Industrial Housings and Enclosures

Full-size prototypes of panels, covers, and housings — validate before committing to sheet metal or tooling.

Tooling and Molds

Large-format mold masters and lay-up tools — printed faster than machined.

Props and Set Pieces

Camera-ready props for film, TV, and commercial production — on tight timelines.

Wind Tunnel Models

Dimensionally accurate aerodynamic test models at scale — smooth surfaces, tight tolerances.

Legacy Part Replacement

Reverse-engineer and reproduce discontinued parts from scans or drawings — no original tooling needed.

Part Consolidation

Combine multi-part assemblies into single printed components — fewer parts, fewer failure points.

Lightweighting

Topology optimization and lattice structures — cut weight without cutting strength.

Manufacturability Analysis

Evaluate your design for printability before committing to a production run.

Scan-to-CAD

Point cloud in, watertight solid out — production-ready CAD from any 3D scan.

Tooling Design

Custom jigs, fixtures, and mold masters — designed from scratch for additive manufacturing.

Fixture Optimization

Redesign production fixtures to reduce weight, improve ergonomics, and speed up assembly.

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Plan Your Project

Tools to plan your build

Check shipping transit times, estimate lead times by technology, and review design guidelines before you upload — so your parts print right the first time.

Check Transit Time

Enter your zip code to see how fast parts arrive from our Brooklyn facility.

Ready to start your jigs and fixtures project?

Upload your CAD file and get a quote in minutes — or talk to our engineers about your next production run.